where pizza wasn't around? Before I could even ask, K ran and grabbed her hand pulling her to the elevators. Suddenly I felt like I was just along for the ride.
* * * * * * * * *
By the time we reached Pizza Place, Kayla had talked Mayice's ear off. I couldn't help but laugh and walk behind them. She never took to anyone like this before. I could see why though, Mayice seemed to really like her. I was hoping I would get to know her too.
"Table for three?" the skinny blond boy named Ian asked us. We saw him every Friday night. This was our little tradition, plus the place had an arcade that K loved. Just like her dad she was a gamer, and she was good! I shook my head yes and followed him to our table.
Immediately K asked for money to play the games. With $10 bucks, a kiss on the cheek and a sip of water, she was gone. “Where is she running off to?" Mayice asked looking puzzled.
“Kayla loves the arcade here . " I replied, and noticed her expression. "Arcade. ? A place with games? "
"Oh okay. That sounds cool. I've never played a game before. Do you play?" She asked me like she never heard of guys and games going hand in hand.
"Mayice?"
"Ice is fine. Just call me Ice"
"Okay? Ice, where you from?"
She paused. I hope she isn't in some sort of trouble or is illegally here. That would suck and wouldn't be good for her to be around Kayla. "I'm from all over. I moved around a lot and never really get a chance to get comfortable. My job takes me all around. But I got a new job I start tomorrow at a cafe, and I hope it works out.” Me and you both, I thought.
"Oh well that's great! What cafe?" She pulled out a card from her pants pocket and placed it on the table. 'Cup of Joe' "wow. Really? I love that place! I go there every morning before I take Kayla to school and I go to work."
"Where do you work?" There goes that great smile again. I wonder if she knows her smile is breathtaking? Probably not.
"I work at a hospital as a RN." I looked up to spot our pan pizzas coming. "Excuse me, I'm going to try and pull K off the games to come eat. Be right back."
5) Deep in thought..... Mayice
I couldn't sleep. By the time on my phone, it was 10:00pm. I stood in the kitchen trying to put things away I had gotten from the market. Tony was nice enough to invite me to dinner, and show me around. When we made it to the market, I had no idea what to get. Once again they helped me out.
I couldn't help noticing all the women looking at Tony. I mean he was handsome. A natural red head, green hazel eyes, and tan skin. I could see that Kayla had his complexion and had to have her mother’s eyes. But he was tall and broad, with a great smile. She definitely had her dad’s smile. I understood why they were looking, but I don't think Kayla liked it. Tony himself didn't seem fazed at all. He didn't even notice when the cashier tried to grab his hand at check out.
Him and Kayla helped me with the bags to my apartment. She offered to stay and help me put them away, but I told them I was okay. Plus Tony said it was past her bedtime and she just wanted an excuse to stay up late. They were funny. That was probably why I couldn't see why a mother could leave her child. Kayla was amazing and sweet. She even liked school.
I gave Tony my number in case he needed someone to watch Kayla after school. He mentioned at dinner that he sometimes have to take her to work with him. I mean I could help him out. Maybe that's why I'm here.
I changed into my pjs and got in bed with my new cell phone. I figured I would play around with it till I fell asleep. Tony says it's an iPhone, whatever that means. I set my alarm for 6:00 AM since I had to be at work at 8. That should give me time to get dressed, eat, and get lost. I still had no idea where the cafe was from my apartment building but Tony said him and Kayla would walk
* * * * * * * * *
By the time we reached Pizza Place, Kayla had talked Mayice's ear off. I couldn't help but laugh and walk behind them. She never took to anyone like this before. I could see why though, Mayice seemed to really like her. I was hoping I would get to know her too.
"Table for three?" the skinny blond boy named Ian asked us. We saw him every Friday night. This was our little tradition, plus the place had an arcade that K loved. Just like her dad she was a gamer, and she was good! I shook my head yes and followed him to our table.
Immediately K asked for money to play the games. With $10 bucks, a kiss on the cheek and a sip of water, she was gone. “Where is she running off to?" Mayice asked looking puzzled.
“Kayla loves the arcade here . " I replied, and noticed her expression. "Arcade. ? A place with games? "
"Oh okay. That sounds cool. I've never played a game before. Do you play?" She asked me like she never heard of guys and games going hand in hand.
"Mayice?"
"Ice is fine. Just call me Ice"
"Okay? Ice, where you from?"
She paused. I hope she isn't in some sort of trouble or is illegally here. That would suck and wouldn't be good for her to be around Kayla. "I'm from all over. I moved around a lot and never really get a chance to get comfortable. My job takes me all around. But I got a new job I start tomorrow at a cafe, and I hope it works out.” Me and you both, I thought.
"Oh well that's great! What cafe?" She pulled out a card from her pants pocket and placed it on the table. 'Cup of Joe' "wow. Really? I love that place! I go there every morning before I take Kayla to school and I go to work."
"Where do you work?" There goes that great smile again. I wonder if she knows her smile is breathtaking? Probably not.
"I work at a hospital as a RN." I looked up to spot our pan pizzas coming. "Excuse me, I'm going to try and pull K off the games to come eat. Be right back."
5) Deep in thought..... Mayice
I couldn't sleep. By the time on my phone, it was 10:00pm. I stood in the kitchen trying to put things away I had gotten from the market. Tony was nice enough to invite me to dinner, and show me around. When we made it to the market, I had no idea what to get. Once again they helped me out.
I couldn't help noticing all the women looking at Tony. I mean he was handsome. A natural red head, green hazel eyes, and tan skin. I could see that Kayla had his complexion and had to have her mother’s eyes. But he was tall and broad, with a great smile. She definitely had her dad’s smile. I understood why they were looking, but I don't think Kayla liked it. Tony himself didn't seem fazed at all. He didn't even notice when the cashier tried to grab his hand at check out.
Him and Kayla helped me with the bags to my apartment. She offered to stay and help me put them away, but I told them I was okay. Plus Tony said it was past her bedtime and she just wanted an excuse to stay up late. They were funny. That was probably why I couldn't see why a mother could leave her child. Kayla was amazing and sweet. She even liked school.
I gave Tony my number in case he needed someone to watch Kayla after school. He mentioned at dinner that he sometimes have to take her to work with him. I mean I could help him out. Maybe that's why I'm here.
I changed into my pjs and got in bed with my new cell phone. I figured I would play around with it till I fell asleep. Tony says it's an iPhone, whatever that means. I set my alarm for 6:00 AM since I had to be at work at 8. That should give me time to get dressed, eat, and get lost. I still had no idea where the cafe was from my apartment building but Tony said him and Kayla would walk
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